What does "wind down" mean?

To relax after activity To gradually become calm after exertion or stress.

How do you use "wind down" in a sentence?

I need time to wind down. She winds down with yoga. Let's wind down before bed.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral

Meaning: To relax after activity

放松下来

Relajarse después de la actividad

リラックスする、くつろぐ

긴장을 풀다, 편히 쉬다

To gradually become calm after exertion or stress.

在劳累或压力之后逐渐平静下来。

Ir calmándose gradualmente tras el esfuerzo o el estrés.

運動やストレスの後に徐々に落ち着く。

활동이나 스트레스 후에 서서히 마음을 가라앉히는 것.

Base verb: wind

Particle: down

Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

I need time to wind down.
我需要时间放松一下
Necesito tiempo para relajarme
リラックスする時間が必要だ
긴장을 풀 시간이 필요하다
She winds down with yoga.
她用瑜伽来放松
Se relaja haciendo yoga
彼女はヨガでリラックスする
그녀는 요가로 긴장을 푼다
Let's wind down before bed.
睡前放松一下吧
Relajémonos antes de acostarnos
寝る前にリラックスしよう
자기 전에 긴장을 풀자

Context: relaxation, stress relief

Tone: calming

From winding mechanism slowing.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal